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There’s something wonderfully optimistic about sowing vegetable seeds just after Christmas. While the garden outside is cold, wet and largely dormant, a tray of seedlings on a bright windowsill feels like the first quiet...
Growing Chillies from Seed in January and February Starting chillies (chiles) from seed in January and February is a great way to get strong, productive plants ready for the long growing season ahead. While...
Grow yams in the UK: plant, feed, pest, cook
January, the heart of winter, might seem an unlikely time to start thinking about fresh vegetables. But for the home gardener, January is a prime opportunity to get a head start on the...
Potatoes grow best in open textured compost that is rich in organic matter. When it comes to compost, a well-balanced compost that is rich in nutrients and has a neutral pH is generally the...
